Stacatruc strengthens North East presence with acquisition of Northern Handling Systems
Based in Stockton-on-Tees, Northern Handling Systems is an established materials handling business providing forklift trucks, sideloaders and associated support services to customers across the region.
Sim Horsfield, MD, of Northern Handling Systems and Paul Vousden, CEO of Stacatruc
THE ACQUISITION brings Northern Handling Systems’ experience, customer relationships and local presence into the growing Stacatruc network, while giving its customers access to Stacatruc’s wider range of materials handling equipment and nationwide support infrastructure.
For existing Northern Handling Systems customers, operations will continue as normal, with the added backing of Stacatruc’s extensive UK stockholding, nationwide engineering network and broader range of services.
The move further strengthens Stacatruc’s ability to support businesses with requirements ranging from individual machines through to larger, multi-site materials handling fleets, including new and used equipment, short and long-term hire, planned maintenance, breakdown support, fleet management, training and telematics.
Paul Vousden, CEO of Stacatruc, said: “Northern Handling Systems has built a strong reputation and established customer base in the North East, making it a natural fit for Stacatruc.
“Our aim is to build on what the business already does well, retaining the local knowledge and relationships customers value while giving them access to the equipment, resources and nationwide support available through Stacatruc.
“It’s another important step in the continued development of our UK network and our ability to provide customers with a genuinely comprehensive materials handling solution.”
The acquisition is the latest step in Stacatruc’s continued growth strategy, supported by investment from YFM Equity Partners, as the business expands its geographical reach and strengthens its materials handling capabilities across the UK.
Dan Freed, partner at YFM said: “Since we backed Stacatruc’s management buyout in 2024, the team has continued to deliver on its growth plans. Northern Handling Systems is a strong strategic fit, combining valuable local knowledge and customer relationships with Stacatruc’s national scale and wider service offering. We look forward to supporting Paul and the team as they continue to expand the business.”
